Description
The Quality Control Laborant will be responsible for the quality control of raw materials (mainly juices, both single strength and concentrates), intermediate & final products (mainly juices, beverages& compounds) manufactured at Prodalim Holland B.V.
The Laborant inspects and tests both raw materials and finished products to ensure they comply with company standards and customers ‘specifications. This position is responsible for testing products across the three stages of production (before, in-process and final set) to ensure that all the quality standards are met.
This position is also responsible for supporting overall activities within the Quality, Product Development (PD) and Production departments.
Responsibilities
Related with Quality Control of Raw Materials :
- Evaluation of raw material samples (mainly juices, strength, pulp and concentrates) according to internal lab work instructions.
- Standard analysis is Brix, acidity, ratio, color, vitamin C, HMF, nitrates, defects, and organoleptic evaluation.
- Raw material sample management : reception, preparation, and dispatch (to customer or external labs).
- Creation and interpretation of lab analysis reports.
- Provide advice and feedback about analysis results to interested parties (raw material suppliers, internal users).
Related with Quality Control of Productions (finished products) :
Reception of Production Orders from Master Blender and checking customer’s quality specifications for each production.Cross checking quality and quantity of raw materials received from external warehouse against Production Order.Performance of quality analyses on raw materials intended for production, intermediate and finished products (mainly juices, beverages and compounds).Provide proper product labels for product identification.Preparation of final product samples as per specification / instructions from customers.General tasks :
Management of analysis results in the corresponding computer files (SAP, Excel).Management of Non-conformities : communication with Quality Manager, Purchase Department, and Customer Service about Non-conformities with Suppliers and customer complaints.Management of samples (raw material and sampling).Management and proper maintenance of lab equipment (including periodical calibration of equipment).Provide proper training, support, and guidance to interns.Provide proper training about GMP, Pre-requisites, HACCP, and Hygienic requirements for production employees.General support of Quality, Production and Product Development (PD) departments.Knowledge and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology , or a related field.Minimum of 4+ years of experience in Quality Control role within the food & beverage industry.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.Willingness to work on-site in our Rotterdam office.Excellent command of English (both verbal and written).